Community identification
Seed bug (likely a broad-headed bug)
Alydidae, likely *Leptocorisa* sp.
- Order & Family
- Hemiptera; likely family Alydidae
- Size
- Typically about 10–20 mm long.
Natural Habitat
Plants in tropical and subtropical gardens and fields; this individual is on a plumeria flower.
Diet & Feeding
Pierces plant tissues and feeds on seeds, developing fruits, or other plant juices.
Behavior Patterns
Slender, long-legged true bugs; adults commonly rest on plants and may fly when disturbed. Identification to species is not reliable from this image alone.
Risks & Benefits
Some species damage crops by feeding on developing grain or seeds; they pose no direct danger to people.